A woman seated on a white chair in a lush green garden, surrounded by numerous fluffy sheep-shaped handbags.

Model in a grey midi dress leaning against a neoclassical pillar in a classical apartment interior for Marie Claire Arabia

Giant portrait of a woman with a large gold earring framed inside French double doors within a classic salon interior

Model wearing a brown and leopard print coat reclining outdoors against a stone wall for Marie Claire Arabia

Model wearing a wide-brim hat, geometric dress, and holding a handbag while standing on a wooden bench in a garden.

Model wearing dark suit reclining on an ironing board and holding up a handbag in an ornate room.

Model peeking from behind a large ivy-covered tree in a park, holding a cream handbag for Marie Claire Arabia editorial

Dark brown leather handbag held up in the foreground framing a woman seated on a white chair in a lush green park.

A woman in a patterned black dress holding a light handbag stands in a doorway of an ornate room.

Model wearing a wide-brimmed cream hat and patterned coat standing in front of paneled double doors

Model in patterned dark dress leaning against a panelled white doorway holding a pale handbag

Marie Claire Arabia A Place, Once Knew 2026

About

A Place, Once Knew is a fashion editorial for Marie Claire Arabia that explores the intersection of classical heritage and surrealist narratives. Photographed by Abdulla Elmaz, the series juxtaposes structured, high-fashion silhouettes against ornate, historic European interiors and verdant, garden-focused outdoor settings. The imagery employs soft, natural light to bridge these disparate environments, utilizing elements like whimsical oversized handbags and deliberate scaling to introduce an artistic, surreal aesthetic. With hair styling by Alexandre Gloaguen and casting by Olivier Duperrin, the editorial highlights a sophisticated play on texture and architecture. The project features model Max Heuvelman and manicure work by Lorandy, capturing a clean, timeless mood through meticulous composition.